In Financial News: A record number of candidates sat exams set this summer by the CFA Institute, the global association for investment professionals, in a sign that the turmoil across the financial industry is not deterring applicants from the sector. More than 92,000 candidates sat one of the three stages of CFA exams that they must pass before gaining the prestigious title of chartered financial analyst.
On Bloomberg: A higher percentage of Wall Street job applicants passed the final test in a three-step process that may give them a hiring edge as the financial-services industry cuts jobs at the fastest pace in at least five years...The CFA exam and certification has become a path for financial industry candidates seeking better jobs, higher salaries and a deeper understanding of finance.